3D look and folded effect trend in web design

One of the trends that I notice in web design is the 3D look and folded effect. Here I showcase to you a list of sites that has the style I mentioned.
CSS Tricks

Snook.ca

Sarahlongnecker

gayadesign

sourcebits – tangled decals

olainteractiveagency.com

acko.net

graphik.fi

icondesigner

designm.ag

yoast.com

rednoseday.com

cognigencorp.com

buildconference.com

psdtowp.com



22. May, 2009 











I really like these 3D effects coming round the side of the pages and actually used it when designing my past few websites. It sure does bring that extra bit of life to the page.
I’ve never seen anything like acko.net though. Must check it out.
Be nice to hear your thoughts on the style Insic.
Ooohhh nice round-up. Going to play around with this.
Cool stuff. Thanks
Hi, Thank you! I would now go on this blog every day!
Snook.ca – WOW!
as usual nice collective ideas
Very nice collection, I really like that Build Conference website. You tempted to get any 3d elements here?
sourcebits – tangled decals is my preferite! Amazing!! i like this graphic!
INSIC 2.0 u r the best! thanks a lot!!!!!
Thanks for the include! Really appreciate it
Inspiring
These are very useful.
i really like this…thank you for sharing!
I built my site like a shelf. Check it out. The Gruvster
@The Gruvster Nice Work.
Tried this trend out on http://fantikerz.com/ as well.
wow, these are really inspiring design.
have seen most of them but really enjoy seeing them again and again.
nice list.
Nice roundup of sites. I have also noticed this trend poping up as of lately. I think I might have to give it a shot for my new redesign to add that extra flovor!!!
Great source of inspiration… Thanks for sharing!
Ovi Dogar
AbsoluteCovers.com
Please don’t be inspired by trends. At lest 1 good thing comes out of these designs….no more ’rounded edges’.
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